Nationals GM Mike Rizzo addressed a variety of concerns during his recent interview, notably the team's ongoing 10-game losing streak and controversial remarks made by manager Davey Martinez. Martinez initially defended his coaching staff but later shifted responsibility onto the players, leading to confusion and frustration. He emphasized the need for players to perform and acknowledged the difference between current struggles and those faced during the 2019 season. Rizzo also touched on catcher Keibert Ruiz's performance and former prospect Cade Cavalli's development in the minors, encouraging engagement from fans.
Sometimes they got to go out there and they got to play the game. It's always been about the players. Always. I played this game a long time. Never once have I blamed a coach for anything.
Martinez's lack of accountability for his comments left some players 'pissed off.' The next day, he suggested he was merely voicing support for his coaching staff.
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